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Press Release

L/2775

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT SHOULD NOT HAVE INHERENT JURISDICTION, PREPARATORY COMMITTEE TOLD

An international criminal court should not enjoy inherent jurisdiction over crimes detailed in its statute, the Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court was told this morning.

The representative of Israel said that the term inherent jurisdiction was a contradiction. The jurisdiction of the court would arise out of its statute -- a contractual instrument creating the court. Acceptance of the statute should not mean automatic acceptance of the court's jurisdiction. An "opting-in" arrangement allowed for the contractual nature of the court and would, thereby, facilitate its broader acceptance.

HR/CN/722

COMMISSION TAKES UP HUMAN RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS, RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

2 April 1996


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HR/CN/722


COMMISSION TAKES UP HUMAN RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS, RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

19960402 Concludes General Debate on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Right to Development

GENEVA, 29 March (UN Information Service) -- Non-governmental organizations speaking before the Commission on Human Rights this morning alleged violations of the right to freedom of religion of Christians around the world.

DH/2114

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 2 April 1996

2 April 1996


Press Release
DH/2114


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 2 April 1996

19960402 * Secretary-General in Japan; to meet with Prime Minister and inaugurate UN University's Institute of Advanced Studies in Tokyo.

* "Flame of peace" ceremony takes place in Mali; Secretary-General encourages continuation of Africa as continent of dialogue.